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... the Network 16 Mounting the Switch on the Wall 17 Mounting on a cement wall 17 Mounting on a wood wall 17 Connecting the Switch 18 DGS-2208 to End Node 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or... Server ... 18 Troubleshooting 19 Glossary 20 Networking Basics 27 Check your IP address 27 Statically Assign an IP address 28 Technical Specifications 29 DGS-2208 Specifications 29 Contacting Technical Support 31 Warranty 32 Registration 37 D-Link DGS-2208...
... the Network 16 Mounting the Switch on the Wall 17 Mounting on a cement wall 17 Mounting on a wood wall 17 Connecting the Switch 18 DGS-2208 to End Node 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or... Server ... 18 Troubleshooting 19 Glossary 20 Networking Basics 27 Check your IP address 27 Statically Assign an IP address 28 Technical Specifications 29 DGS-2208 Specifications 29 Contacting Technical Support 31 Warranty 32 Registration 37 D-Link DGS-2208...
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An object has fallen into the product. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Only a trained service technician should service components inside these compartments. The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. - The product has been ...
An object has fallen into the product. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Only a trained service technician should service components inside these compartments. The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. - The product has been ...
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... with the power available in your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). These cables are electrically rated to help ensure proper grounding. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Safety Instructions • Do not push any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that...components. • Operate the product only from a cable. Do not use in most of your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the electrical ratings label. If you have not been provided with a power cable for your country. The voltage and...
... with the power available in your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). These cables are electrically rated to help ensure proper grounding. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Safety Instructions • Do not push any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that...components. • Operate the product only from a cable. Do not use in most of your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the electrical ratings label. If you have not been provided with a power cable for your country. The voltage and...
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Section 1 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Safety Instructions • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Consult a licensed electrician or your system, observe the following guidelines: - If the system ...
Section 1 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Safety Instructions • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Consult a licensed electrician or your system, observe the following guidelines: - If the system ...
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... can also take the following steps to prevent damage from its shipping carton, do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 You can harm delicate components inside your system.To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging...
... can also take the following steps to prevent damage from its shipping carton, do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 You can harm delicate components inside your system.To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging...
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D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DGS-2208 8-port Switch • Manual and Warranty on CD • Four (4) Rubber Feet • Wall Mount Kit • Power Adapter Setup The setup of the DGS-2208 can be performed using the following steps: • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch. • Visually...
D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DGS-2208 8-port Switch • Manual and Warranty on CD • Four (4) Rubber Feet • Wall Mount Kit • Power Adapter Setup The setup of the DGS-2208 can be performed using the following steps: • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch. • Visually...
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...The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance ...it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet...fiber connections to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Fast Ethernet technology operates at 100Mbps, while maintaining the CSMA...
...The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance ...it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet...fiber connections to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Fast Ethernet technology operates at 100Mbps, while maintaining the CSMA...
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... 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are connected with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and newer 100Mbps networks. Switching LAN technology is a cost-effective way of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 The most network traffic will remain within a single segment, enjoying the full-line speed bandwidth of...
... 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are connected with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and newer 100Mbps networks. Switching LAN technology is a cost-effective way of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 The most network traffic will remain within a single segment, enjoying the full-line speed bandwidth of...
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....1p a port can receive frames with a priority bit of 0-7 and an 802.1p compliant switch can give it a higher priority so that voice traffic is received by enabling more efficient larger payloads per packet. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 A tag will have a higher priority then traffic tagged with varying...
....1p a port can receive frames with a priority bit of 0-7 and an 802.1p compliant switch can give it a higher priority so that voice traffic is received by enabling more efficient larger payloads per packet. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 A tag will have a higher priority then traffic tagged with varying...
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... wire speed reception and transmission • Store-and-Forward switching method • Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses • Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs • Jumbo frame support (9.6Kbytes) • IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex • Back pressure flow control for half duplex D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
... wire speed reception and transmission • Store-and-Forward switching method • Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses • Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs • Jumbo frame support (9.6Kbytes) • IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex • Back pressure flow control for half duplex D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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... LED Indicators). A description of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the network. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described on the...
... LED Indicators). A description of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the network. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described on the...
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.... The indicator will detect three common faults in an Ethernet cable connecting the Switch to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on the network. It is not illuminated when the...of the Cable Diagnostic function as follows: Open, Short, or Improper Termination: Speed LED: Amber Link/Act LED: Off Cable connection good: Speed LED: Green Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Speed − 1000Mbps/Green; 100Mbps/Amber; 10Mbps/Off This indicator is amber-colored...
.... The indicator will detect three common faults in an Ethernet cable connecting the Switch to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on the network. It is not illuminated when the...of the Cable Diagnostic function as follows: Open, Short, or Improper Termination: Speed LED: Amber Link/Act LED: Off Cable connection good: Speed LED: Green Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Speed − 1000Mbps/Green; 100Mbps/Amber; 10Mbps/Off This indicator is amber-colored...
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... is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to determine if the Ethernet cable is good or not. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 NOTE: The Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. The Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on). NOTE: There is ...no display of the Switch, only when the Switch is then reset for each of the ...
... is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to determine if the Ethernet cable is good or not. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 NOTE: The Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. The Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on). NOTE: There is ...no display of the Switch, only when the Switch is then reset for each of the ...
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DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Section 2 - Product Overview Rear Panel (Connections) Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: Eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet, Auto-Negotiating ports (10/100/1000Mbps) Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network.
DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Section 2 - Product Overview Rear Panel (Connections) Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: Eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet, Auto-Negotiating ports (10/100/1000Mbps) Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network.
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D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Before You Connect to mount the switch. Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of weight. Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the Switch. • Visually inspect the power cord and see that it from... is adequate space for proper heat dissipation from scratching other surfaces. Installation Installation This section will explain how to connect Ethernet devices to your new D-Link switch and how to the Network The site where you install the...
D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Before You Connect to mount the switch. Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of weight. Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the Switch. • Visually inspect the power cord and see that it from... is adequate space for proper heat dissipation from scratching other surfaces. Installation Installation This section will explain how to connect Ethernet devices to your new D-Link switch and how to the Network The site where you install the...
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... 2. Two mounting slots are provided on the screws. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the wood wall. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. ...Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on a wood wall 1. Please make sure that the front...
... 2. Two mounting slots are provided on the screws. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the wood wall. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. ...Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on a wood wall 1. Please make sure that the front...
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...-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. An end node can be connected to a network backbone or network server. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be connected to End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 ...the port label indicates a port speed of the Switch. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Section 3 - A blinking LED...
...-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. An end node can be connected to a network backbone or network server. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be connected to End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 ...the port label indicates a port speed of the Switch. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Section 3 - A blinking LED...
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...? What is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Usually, you will need a router to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Another alternative is a theoretical limit. The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that this is to "share" your ISP...
...? What is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Usually, you will need a router to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Another alternative is a theoretical limit. The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that this is to "share" your ISP...
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.... ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM is designed to advertise its optimum operating setup. When connected to an end station that also supports auto-negotiation,...Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on fixed length cells (packets). aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to carry a complete range of 10 kilometers. 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber. 100BASE-TX 100Mbps...
.... ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM is designed to advertise its optimum operating setup. When connected to an end station that also supports auto-negotiation,...Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on fixed length cells (packets). aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to carry a complete range of 10 kilometers. 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber. 100BASE-TX 100Mbps...
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...network. BOOTP The BOOTP protocol allows you to automatically map an IP address to all frames with an unknown address. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 In addition, the protocol can cause network failure. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that interconnects local or ...formerly known as the primary path for transporting traffic between network segments. backbone The part of your network. baud rate The switching speed of Fast Ethernet is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of a line. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. Also known...
...network. BOOTP The BOOTP protocol allows you to automatically map an IP address to all frames with an unknown address. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 In addition, the protocol can cause network failure. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that interconnects local or ...formerly known as the primary path for transporting traffic between network segments. backbone The part of your network. baud rate The switching speed of Fast Ethernet is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of a line. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. Also known...